Lynx IFV trials in Ukraine are still ongoing
After months of silence, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger speaks out in BILD and reveals that the Lynx IFV is still undergoing trials in Ukraine. A brief summary of the current process and the future.
Norway participates again in German air defence initiative
A spokeswoman for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence told me that Norway has provided “significant funding” for the German EAAD initiative. While the exact details are still being kept secret in Norway, the German Ministry of Defence is shedding some light on the situation.
A destroyed ambulance as a reminder of Russian war crimes
Although the Ukrainian ambulance was destroyed by a Russian attack more than three years ago, it is still saving countless lives in Ukraine thanks to a German association. This is the story of the Barwinka from Derhachi.
Swiss Leopard 1A5 MBTs not intended for a Ringtausch
The speculation surrounding the future of the 96 Swiss Leopard 1A5s, which are stored in Italy and were recently acquired by Rheinmetall, has now come to an end.
Confirmed: Germany has delivered the seventh IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine
According to a Ukrainian military unit, the German government recently delivered another IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine. According to the Air Force unit stationed in western Ukraine, the first deployment against Russian cruise missiles broke an old record and thus fulfilled all expectations.
RCH 155 deployment in Ukraine once again delayed
As a publication on the Bundeswehr website shows, the deployment of the RCH 155 in Ukraine now appears to have been significantly delayed for the second time.
Germany pledges massive €5 billion military aid package
During the Ukrainian president's visit to Germany, a massive €5 billion military aid package was announced. As the large sum of money already indicates, the package has one or two surprises up its sleeve.
What Merz must deliver to Ukraine in 2025 to keep German promises
It remains to be seen whether Friedrich Merz as the new German Chancellor will actually support Ukraine with more military aid than Olaf Scholz. First, however, he must honour commitments for 2025 that were made publicly by the previous German government.
German government keeps providing information on arms deliveries to Ukraine
A spokesperson for the German Ministry of Defence announced at today's government press conference that the German government will continue to provide information on arms deliveries to Ukraine. However, certain details will not be disclosed in the future.
NYT: Talks are underway concerning the delivery of another Patriot fire unit
According to a New York Times report, talks are underway concerning the delivery of another Patriot fire unit from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine. A recent statement by the German Minister of Defence shows that there may indeed be some truth to the report.


